Manager Digital Engineering 2

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Baltimore, MD, USA
In-Office
154K-231K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead and manage a 10-15 engineer FPGA/firmware/digital design team, oversee cost, schedule, and technical quality across development, integration and production programs, drive FPGA technology and design process improvements, support recruiting, mentoring, career development, and contribute to new business and proposal efforts.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector has an immediate opportunity available for a Manager, Digital Engineering 2 located in Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The Manager Digital Engineering 2 will focus on two primary areas of responsibility: people leadership and technical performance. Direct reports will include design engineers (T1 – T4) as well as staff and sr. staff engineers. Team leadership will include functional oversight of a group of 10-15 engineers comprised of mainly FPGA/Firmware/digital design engineers working on multiple programs, IRAD initiatives, and new business capture opportunities.  Responsibilities include support and adherence to standard design processes, oversight of cost, schedule, and technical quality for various development, integration or production programs, and support for new business development and proposals.  An additional critical responsibility is the development and advancement of the FPGA technology, including driving new design processes and determining more efficient methodologies for design.

Roles & Responsibility:

 

  • Responsible for staffing and workload forecast; employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring and career development; employee training and identification and training of skills required to execute on programs. The responsibilities include the recruiting, sourcing, onboarding, performance management and contract maintenance for the contractors working in the business area.
  • Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.
  • Leverage a portfolio with combined interpersonal, business and technical capabilities.
  • Collaborate with Digital Management peers both in the FPGA Design 2 Section as well as the Digital Management across the Digital Technologies Department.
  • Operate in a team environment and collaborate across the business sector with varying levels of leadership to set and exceed program goals.
  • Champion change within the organization, to achieve competitive advantage for the business.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related STEM Degree with 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience or a PhD with 4 years of related experience.
  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Must have a Current/Active DoD Secret Clearance.  Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). An Active Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) are required for continued employment.
  • Must have 5 years experience in management or lead of employees and/or management of a project.
  • Must have 8 years experience in all areas of the Digital/FPGA Design process, from requirements analysis through verification testing.
  • Must have 5 years experience with designing, leading and managing FPGA design projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Engineering (MSCE), Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or related STEM Degree.
  • Active DoD Top Secret or higher clearance.
  • Experience leading teams in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.
  • Experience leading/managing FPGA, ASIC, SoC, and/or digital subsystem design projects.
  • Knowledge of current digital technologies (FPGA, ASIC, SoC, verification, and/or subsystem).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in mentoring and the ability to build highly engaged teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present knowledge to a wide variety of audiences of different backgrounds effectively.

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM with 8 years related experience; or Master's with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Current/Active DoD Secret Clearance required to start; must be able to obtain Special Program Access (SAP); Active Secret and SAP required for continued employment
  • Minimum 5 years experience in management or lead of employees and/or management of a project
  • Minimum 8 years experience in all areas of the Digital/FPGA design process, from requirements analysis through verification testing
  • Minimum 5 years experience designing, leading and managing FPGA design projects
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM
  • Active DoD Top Secret or higher clearance
  • Experience leading teams in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
  • Experience leading/managing FPGA, ASIC, SoC, and/or digital subsystem design projects
  • Knowledge of current digital technologies (FPGA, ASIC, SoC, verification, and/or subsystem)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in mentoring and ability to build highly engaged teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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